MEDIUM
CVE-2026-46365
CWE-862Published: May 15, 2026· Updated: May 18, 2026
5.4
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:10.6th
Official Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the DELETE /admin/api/content/tags/{tagId} endpoint that allows any authenticated user to delete tags. Any logged-in user, including regular frontend users, can delete arbitrary tags by sending a DELETE request with a valid session cookie, resulting in permanent data loss and disruption of FAQ organization.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-46365 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-46365
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-862
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.04%
PublishedMay 15, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-46365 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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